Albany Health Center (920 Lark Drive, Albany):

Watervliet Administrative Office (1601 Broadway, Watervliet):

1st, 2nd, and 3rdTuesdays of every month: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm

All WIC appointments are by appointment only. To make an appointment now, call our office at (518) 465-9387.

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How do I get help with breastfeeding?

To get breastfeeding assistance, you can call our 24-hour Breastfeeding Hotline at (518) 221-7183, visit www.breastfeedingpartners.org, or call the WIC office for a breastfeeding consultation appointment with the Lactation Counselors in office.

Do I qualify for WIC?

You may be eligible for WIC if:

You are a pregnant, postpartum or nursing, or if you have children under the age of five.

Are there other forms that will need to be completed before I quality for WIC?

As part of your appointment, WIC has to gather some information about your health. If you have been to the doctor recently, it is helpful if you bring some of your health information with you. Also, if you or your child has any special dietary needs, your doctor will need to complete a special form called the medical documentation form.

What foods can I buy with my WIC Checks?

This card lists the foods and brands that you are allowed to purchase with your WIC food checks. It also lists those items you are NOT allowed to purchase with your WIC food checks.

Use WIC Checks only at authorized WIC Stores in New York State. Look for the “We Accept WIC Checks” sign in the window.

Separate your WIC foods from your other groceries at the register, and sort these foods by check. Be sure to tell the cashier you are making a WIC purchase and show your WIC ID card.

The total cost of your WIC purchases must not go over the “Not to Exceed” amount on the check. Do not pay the difference in price or reduce the amount of food purchased. You may purchase less expensive brands or use coupons. If the total cost of your WIC purchase is less than the “Not to Exceed” amount, you cannot get change. Sign the check only after the exact amount of the purchase is written in the “Pay Exactly” box. Please note: you may not exchange WIC foods for non-WIC foods, cash, or credit.

How do I use my WIC checks?

Treat WIC Checks like cash – they cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Be sure to use Your WIC checks only within the “Not Good Before” and “Not Good After” dates.

Purchase only WIC approved foods as listed on the WIC Acceptable Foods Card, and only the types and amounts of food listed on the check and purchase all of the WIC foods that are listed on each check. Not all checks for that month have to be used at once.

Where can I use my WIC checks?

The following stores that are authorized to accept WIC checks: Walmart, Hannaford, Price Chopper/Market 32, and Shop Rite.

Which local farmers markets accept WIC checks?

Use this map of the local Farmers Markets that accept WIC. The Capital Roots' Veggie Mobile is opened year-round, six days a week. Get the schedule and locations.

Who do I contact if I suspect someone of WIC Fraud?

If you suspect that someone may be committing WIC fraud or abuse, please contact the fraud hotline at (877) 282-6657 or Debra Hathaway at (518) 402-7101. To send you complaint in writing, please mail to WIC Fraud, BSI, P.O. Box 2061, Albany, NY 12220-0061.